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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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